Dear North Linn School Families,

I hope this letter finds you well and enjoying the summer season. As we approach the beginning of a new school year, I want to take a moment to address an important aspect of our educational system: the summer break for our dedicated staff.

Teaching is a profession that demands a tremendous amount of energy, focus, and emotional investment. On an average day, a teacher makes 1500 educational decisions—ranging from lesson planning and classroom management to individualized student support and collaboration with colleagues. This is an average of 4 decisions per minute making it one of the professions that makes the most decisions in a day (next to air traffic controllers).

In a conference we attended this summer, the North Linn Lighthouse Team learned that K-12 workers have the highest burnout rate in the U.S. according to a 2023 Gallup poll.  This alarming statistic underscores the immense pressure and challenges faced by our educators. Burnout not only affects teachers' well-being but also impacts their ability to provide the high-quality education that our students deserve.

The summer break is not merely a vacation; it is a vital period for teachers to rest, rejuvenate, and recharge. This time allows them to return to the classroom with renewed energy, creativity, and enthusiasm. A well-rested teacher can better engage with students, innovate in their teaching methods, and contribute positively to the school community.

We must recognize and support the need for our teachers to take this time for themselves. By doing so, we are investing in the overall quality of education and the long-term success of our students.  Please spend time with your student looking through this issue of our newsletter to see how our staff spent their summer resting, rejuvenating, and recharging.  

And don’t forget to thank your teacher’s this year!!

Warm regards,

Leisa Breitfelder

The 2024-2025 District Calendar can be viewed on the

North Linn website.

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2024-25 District Calendar

 North Linn FFA donates to HACAP

As part of our "Living to Serve" grant through the National FFA Organization, North Linn FFA donated the sow who farrowed the pigs. The pig produced 237 pounds of ground pork which was then donated to HACAP. Big thanks to Winthrop Locker for processing the meat.

 Shown are Allison Arnold and Lucy Haughenbury donating 237 pounds of ground pork to HACAP representative Jim Mabry.

 In the middle of the photo is Nicholas Wilgenbusch who is the owner of the Winthrop Locker where the meat was processed.

Congratulations to the North Linn 2024 Baseball Team

Iowa High School State Baseball Tournament Class 1A Qualifier

꧁༺ Notes from Nurse Ashtin ༻꧂

With the start of a new school year around the corner it's time to start thinking of the health requirements/information for the next year. Please see this list below about the health related requirements for the next school year.

3 and 4 y.o. Preschool

• An updated immunization record (4 Dtap doses, 3 polio doses, 1 MMR dose, 1 varicella dose, 3 Hib doses)
• Health Physical form
• Vision screening- not required but recommended. Three options available (a completed vision screening certificate, student vision card, or a Kidsight consent form)

Kindergarten

• An updated immunization record (5 Dtap doses with one after the sage of 4, 4 Polio doses with one after the age of 4, 2 MMR doses, 3 Hepatitis B doses, 2 Varicella doses or reliable history of disease)
• Health Physical form
• Lead Screening
• Vision Screening- Three options available (a completed vision screening certificate, student vision card, or a Kidsight consent form)
• Dental screening

3rd Grade

• A vision screening (either a completed vision screening certificate or a student vision card). I screen any students that don't have a form turned in by December. You will be notified if further testing is recommended. 

7th Grade

• Updated immunization record (1 Tdap dose, 1st Meningococcal dose) Your child will NOT be able to start school until these (or a wavier) are on file in the nurse's office. 

9th Grade

•  Dental Screening certificate

12 Grade

• Updated immunization record (2nd Meningococcal dose)

Self Administration Doctors notes

• For those students carrying inhalers, epi pens, or authorized prescription medications on their person while at school, a new note from the doctor authorizing this is due each school year. Please contact Nurse Ashtin with any questions.

General Reminders from the nurse

• Students must be fever free (without fever reducing medications), vomit free, and diarrhea free for 24 hours before returning to school.
• Students of any age are not allowed to carry prescription medication with them unless approval is obtained from the nurse. If you think your child needs any prescription medication while at school please contact the nurse to discuss the details. 

Nurse contact information

• aschmitz@northlinncsd.org
• Phone 319-224-3291 x 1312
• Fax 319-224-3264